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UKRI-5936 BOC Gas Tank Rental & Deliveries

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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31 Mar 2026 at 13:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "UKRI-5936 BOC Gas Tank Rental & Deliveries" was issued by UK Research and Innovation, a buyer situated in Swindon, Wiltshire. This procurement falls under the public utilities industry category and involves services. Geographically, the contract is set within the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically with delivery addresses around postal code OX11 0QX. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the latest update on 31st March 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, serving as a call-off from a framework agreement executed under a selective procurement method. The tender is valued at £85,000 GBP and includes a specific suitability preference for SMEs and VCSEs.

The awarded contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in gas tank rental and delivery services. It is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as charitable and voluntary sector organisations, given the suitability specifications. Businesses with expertise in delivering public utility services in the South East of the UK could find significant growth potential in this contract. The nature of the framework agreement allows for streamlined execution under predetermined terms, providing a reliable and predictable service demand over the contract's duration. BOC Ltd, tasked as the supplier, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5936 BOC Gas Tank Rental & Deliveries

Notice Description

UKRI-5936 BOC Gas Tank Rental & Deliveries

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73a11011-21f7-4dec-971f-e6f44faac394
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/029bd282-1873-4d5f-b260-3a74a9ffebdb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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